True Beauty According to the Bible

True Beauty According to the Bible

Our world sends confusing messages about beauty. These Bible verses about beauty and appearance remind us that true beauty begins in the heart, not the mirror.   What does the Bible say about beauty and appearance? The world is constantly throwing mixed messages...
Working for Recognition

Working for Recognition

Do you feel that you receive adequate recognition for the work you do? I can tell you that all of us need recognition and appreciation. As I travel across the country, the people I talk with who are happy in their jobs are usually the ones who tell me that their...
Knowing God Through Our Work

Knowing God Through Our Work

At the heart of Christianity is God’s call to us to know Him personally. Jesus Christ, the Son of God, ministered to men and women to show the reality of God’s invitation to ordinary people to be His friends. When we look at what’s happening here, we see that all...
Family Discipleship Is More Than Family Devotions

Family Discipleship Is More Than Family Devotions

As a pastor, the son of a pastor, and the parent of two pastor’s kids (PKs), I often find myself pulled by competing desires. On one hand, I have a deep desire to disciple my kids well and to raise them in such a manner that they find it easy and compelling to love...